Can you claim for the cost of a rental Car on Total Loss Claims in Texas? Blogs are buzzing because in the recent Texas Supreme Court Case, J&D Towing LLC v. American Alternative Insurance Corporation 2016 WL 91201 (Tex. 2016), a major wrong that has been going on since before there were even cars was … Read More
If you’ve had the displeasure of being in an accident where your vehicle was repairable, you’ve probably experienced a loss in the resale value of your vehicle, no matter how well it was repaired. Additionally, in the vast majority of cases the insurance company that is responsible for settling the claim with you gives you … Read More
If you are attempting to recover damages as a result of diminished value, you will undoubtedly be required to prove your loss. This can be very difficult for the average accident victim. Can you just call around and get auto dealer quotes to prove your loss? Knowledge of the proper methodologies and form for … Read More
In the small world of automobile claims, there’s new buzz surrounding California Diminished Value law and the recent changes in California Jury Instructions regarding property damage to automobiles. The changes came in response to one attorney’s relentless pursuit of justice. Attorney Montie S. Day refused to sit idly by when he realized California insurance carriers … Read More
Severity of Damage and Inherent Diminished Value In a professional forum for diminished value providers, we had a member inquire about how the amount of the repair bill affects the diminished value (inherent) of a vehicle. It is my experience that the amount of damages is an imperative factor to have in order to accurately … Read More
Worried about your collision repair after an auto accident? You ought to be. In nearly 15 years as an adjuster, I have seen some doozies when it comes to collision repair. Not all shops are crooks, but body shops, like any other business, are in business to make money. Most people are not experts on collision … Read More
What is a third party claim and what do you need to know? Anytime you’re involved in an auto accident and it was not your fault, you potentially have a third party claim. If the at fault party has liability insurance, then when you file a claim with their insurance company and you have a … Read More
The Petty Details of Total Losses What should you do when you are dealing with a total loss? We get so many questions every day from people involved in an accident where their vehicle was totaled and they are now getting a low offer from the insurance company and just don’t know what to … Read More
What To Do After An Auto Accident Advice on Dealing with an Auto Insurance Claim Most of us will be involved in an auto accident within our lifetimes. This means that we are likely to have a claim with an insurance company; either our own insurance company or someone else’s insurance company. After over 17 years … Read More
Diminished Value Denials: How The Insurance Company Is Lying To You The vast majority of insurance adjusters have had no formal training in valuation appraisals. The unfortunate fact of the matter is that insurance adjusters work for an insurance company and are forced to work within the policies of the company they work for. Unfortunately, insurance … Read More